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Guyana
9 - 13 March 2001
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. They lost Hinds (13) in the first hour but then went through to lunch without further loss and claimed the first session honours with 1 for 101 at the break. South Africa claimed the wicket of Samuels (40) in the hour after lunch and then Gayle (81) shortly before tea as the West Indies seemed to be putting their recent Australian horrors behind them to be 3 for 173 at tea. However, South Africa's constant pressure served a reminder in the final session as the fall of Lara (47) triggered a collapse. The West Indies lost 4 for 22 and ended the day at 7 for 232 having given away their advantage.
South Africa ran Ramnarine (5) early on the second morning but failed to make further inroads as the West Indies tried to retake the ascendancy and moved to 8 for 300 at lunch. However, thirty minutes after lunch South Africa were batting after dismissing Dillon (9) and Hooper (69) for a first innings total of 304 runs. Donald, Klussner and Boje all shared the bowling honours with two wickets each. The West Indies struck quickly and dismissed Gibbs (8) and South Africa were 1 for 47 at tea. South Africa powered past the follow on target and ended the day without further loss at 1 for 130.
West Indies struch twice on the third morning, removing Kallis (50) and Cullinan (7) as South Africa moved to 3 for 195 at the lunch break. South Africa again lost two wickets in the afternoon session with Kirsten (150) and Klusiner (5) returning to the pavilion as the total moved to 5 for 280 at tea, still 25 runs in arrears but looking to create a large first innings lead. However, West Indies struck back to even the game in the first hour of the final session. They removed the final five wickets with only 52 more runs added as South Africa was dismissed for 332 runs and a first innings lead of 28 runs. Dillon (3 for 64 off 27 overs) and Ramnarine (3 for 105 off 41 overs) were the best of the West Indian bowlers. The West Indian openers had erased the deficit in the final hour and were 50 without loss at stumps.
South Africa played through the entire fourth morning session with a run saving field in an attempt to strangle the West Indian batsmen and force an error. They succeeded in dismissing Hinds (14) and Gayle (44) during the session as the West Indies went to lunch at 2 for 94 having scored 44 runs in two hours. Play continued in a similar vein in the afternoon session, however, South Africa only succeeded in dismissing Lara (45) as West Indies moved the score to 3 for 171 at tea. The evening session allowed the West Indies to add another 115 runs for the loss of Samuels (51). With a lead of 258 runs at stumps on the fourth day and six wickets in hand and a declaration seems in the offing.
West Indies batted on for 12 overs on the final morning. During this time they lost Hooper (35), Sarwan(91) and McLean (0) and moved the total to 7 for 333 and set a final innings target for South Africa of 306 runs. Boje was the most successful bowler with 3 for 93 off 37 overs. South Africa batted through to lunch without loss to be 0 for 27 at the break. South Africa batted through the rest of the day without looking to win the game. They lost Kirsten (24) and Kallis (30) on the way to drawing the Test and were 2 for 142 at stumps with Gibbs not out on 83.
Second Test
Trinidad
17 - 23 March 2001
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. Although batting slowly, the openers survived through until lunch to be 61 without loss. West Indies broke through three times in the afternoon session dismissing both Kirsten (23) and Gibbs (34) when the total was 62 and later Kallis (23) shortly before tea. South Africa went to tea at 3 for 172. The evening session belonged to the West Indies as South Africa threw away the advantage they had built. While Cullinan (103) securely held one end together, South Africa lost McKenzie (9) on 189 and then their remaining six wickets for an innings total of 286 runs. McLean (3 for 60 off 16.5 overs) and Ramnarine (3 for 57 off 18 overs) shared the bowling honours. The West Indian openers batted through the remaining over to be 2 without loss at stumps.
South Africa struck early on the second morning dismissing Gayle (10) to have West Indies 1 for 24. However, the West Indian batsmen got through to lunch without further loss to be 1 for 89 at the break. South Africa then struck three times before tea caught Samuels (35), Hinds (56) and the crucial wicket of Lara (12) as West Indies stumbled to tea at 4 for 167. West Indies lost Sarwan (34), Hooper (53) and McClean before stumps to be 7 for 250 still 36 runs behind South Africa's first innings.
South Africa struck early on the third morning but was unable to wrap up the tail. Ramnarine (2) was bowled in the first over of the day, but Jacobs (91*) and Dillon (21) put on 71 for the ninth wicket before the partnership was broken at lunch with the score 9 for 321. Walsh recorded his world record 42rd Test duck shortly after lunch as the West Indies was dismissed for 342 and a lead of 56 runs. Donald was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 91 off 30 overs. South Africa lost Kirsten (22) and Kallis (0) to Walsh before tea allowing Walsh to create the "500 club" for Test wicket takers. By the end of the day, South Africa was 2 for 130 with a lead of 74 runs.
South Africa needed to bat through the fourth day to ensure they saved this Test. The lost Cullinan (73) soon after the drinks break but added 67 runs in the session to be 3 for 195 at lunch. West Indies struck back after lunch restricting the tourists to just 45 runs in the first session while dismissing Gibbs (87) and Klusener (5) and South Africa was 5 for 240 at tea. South Africa lost McKenzie (25) soon after play resumed to be 6 for 253 and thenthey collapsed to be all out for 287 runs an hour later. Walsh was the most successful bowler with 6 for 61 off 36.4 overs. West Indies lost Hinds (2) early but ended the day at 1 for 32 needing another 200 runs for victory.
West Indies lost Ramnarine (11) to be 2 for 35 early on the final morning. After moved the total to 2 for 50, West Indiea collapsed to be 5 for 51 and in serius trouble. Hooper and Sarwan steadied the innings and at lunch they were 5 for 86. South Africa failed to break the partnership until 10 minutes before tea when Sarwan (39) was dismissed. At tea, West Indies was well placed to press for victory at 6 for 143, still needing 89 more runs to win. However, South Africa broke through in the final session dismissing the tail to leave Hooper stranded on 54 and losing the Test by 69 runs.
Third Test
Barbados
29 March - 2 April 2001
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. The West Indies broke through three times in the morning session with Kirsten (0) caught in the first over while Gibbs (34) and Kallis (11) were out shortly before going to lunch with the score 3 for 70. South Africa fought back in the afternoon session adding 98 runs without further loss to be 3 for 168 at tea. South Africa continues in the same manner after tea with Cullinan bringing up his century. However, the West Indian bowlers struck twice in the last hour of play to dismiss McKenzie (72) and Boucher (3) to bring themselves back into the match. At stumps South Africa was 5 for 244.
South Africa batted through most of the third morning session before losing Cullinan (134) and Boje (34) at the lunch break when the score was 7 for 307. The West Indies failed to wrap up the tail as South Africa batted the entire afternoon session without losing a wicket to go to tea at 8 for 371. The frustration continued in the evening as Donald moved to 37 before he was caught and Ntini (0) was out a few overs later. However it was Pollock who held it together for South Africa and he remained not out on 106 with the innings total reaching 454 runs. Dillon was the best of the bolwers with 4 for 154 off 35 overs. The West Indies openers batted out the remaining four overs to be 0 for 7 at stumps.
The West Indies tried to fight their way back into this Test on the third morning. However, South Africa maintained the pressure and it paid off as they dismissed Hinds (2), Gayle (40) and Smauels (6) to have the West Indies at 3 for 60 at lunch. Tight bowling by South Africa in the afternoon session limited the West Indies to just 60 runs in the session while losing Sarwan (16). At tea, the West Indies were 4 for 120. The consolidation of the afternoon session paid off for the West Indies as Lara and Hooper each moved passed 50. The only wicket to fall was Lara (83) as the West Indies fought back to a position to save the Test adding 132 runs in the session to be 5 for 252 at stumps.
Play was suspended for almost an hour in the first over of the fourth morning as the pitch needed repairs to the bowlers foot marks. When play resumed Hooper (74) was caught early. However, South Africa made no further breakthroughs as the West Indies moved past the follow on target to be 6 for 302 at lunch. South Africa had more success in the afternoon as they wrapped up the tail leaving Jacobs stranded on 113 having made his first Test century. Kallis was the best of the bowlers with 6 for 67 off 36 overs. South Africa started adding to their 67 run lead, however Kirsten (0) completed his pair of ducks and later the Gibbs (19) and McKenzie (12) were out as South Africa ended the day at 3 for 52 with a lead of 121 runs.
South Africa fell into further trouble on the final morning. A West Indian twin spin attack claimed the three wickets of Kallis (20), Klusener (4) and Boucher (0) in the morning session to be 6 for 97. However, Cullinan and Pollock batted through to the lunch break with the score 6 for 151. West Indies eventually caught Pollock around 40 minutes after lunch and a 70 run stand that took South Africa out of the danger zone. Another 40 minutes later Cullinan (82) and Donald (0) fell and South Africa declared at 7 for 197 setting West Indies an unlikely 265 target in 35 overs. Ramnarine was the best of the bowlers with 5 for 78 off 31.5 overs. West Indies batted safely through to tea to be 16 without loss. While West Indies concentrated on batting though for a draw, Boje had other ideas as he stormed through the cream of the West Indian batting taking 4 for 17 off 16.4 overs. Gayle top scored with 48 while none of the other batsmen reached double figures. West Indies hung on until stumps to be 7 for 88, claiming a draw with only three wickets in hand.
Fourth Test
Antigua
6 - 10 April 2001
West Indies won the toss and elected to field first.� South Africa lost Kirsten (8) and Kallis (5) just after the drinks break to be 2 for 35 and then Cullinan (4) at lunch to be 3 for 53.� West Indies dominated the afternoon session taking another four wickets including Gibbs (85) to have South Africa 7 for 152 at the tea break.� Pollock (36*) and Boje (29*) then recovered South Africa's position after the latter received a life from a dropped catch.� At stumps, South Africa had reached a more respectable 7 for 210.
The last three wickets added another 37 runs on the second morning as West Indies dismissed Boje (36), Kemp (16) and Ntini (0) leaving Pollock not out on 48 and for a total of 247 runs.� Test debutant McGarrell was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 72 off 43 overs.� The West Indies was one without loss at lunch.� South Africa broke through three times in the afternoon session dismissing Gayle (11), Hinds (9) and Lara (19) to have the West Indies in some trouble at 3 for 70 at tea.� However, the outlook for West Indies darkened dramatically in evening session as South Africa sent Sarwan (25), Chanderpaul (40) and night watchman Dillon (0) back to the pavilion to have West Indies 6 for 130.� While the brains trust of Hooper (16*) and Jacobs (1*) remain at the crease, they are 117 runs in arrears and will need a big partnership on day three to stay in contention.
The third morning held no such luck for West Indies. They managed to add another 10 runs in 50 minutes of play as they lost their remaining four wickets to be all out for 140 giving South Africa a 107 run first innings lead. Klusener was the best of the bowlers taking 3 for 15 off 11 overs. South Africa then batted through the remaining hour to be 1 for 15 at lunch having lost Kirsten (9). The afternoon session saw West Indies bowling negatively to limit the South African run scoring. South Africa managed just 36 runs in the two hour session without losing further wickets to be 1 for 86 at tea. This continued into the evening session as South Africa lost Gibbs (45) and night watchman Boje (0) while adding only 30 runs to be 3 for 116 with a lead of 222 runs.
West Indies continued the fightback on the fourth morning, dismissing McKenzie (44), Cullinan (28), Klusener (1) and Boucher (3) while South Africa added 52 runs to be 7 for 168 at lunch. South Africa declared half an hour after lunch at 7 for 215 and set West Indies a victory target of 323 runs. Kallis (30*) and Pollock (41*) were the not out batsmen while Walsh was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 568 off 38 overs. West Indies batted through to tea to be no wicket for 32. South Africa almost sealed the game in the evening session as Boje removed the top three of Gayle (12), Hinds (29) and Chanderpaul (16) while Hooper (21) fell to Klusener as West Indies crashed to 4 for 89 at stumps needing another 234 runs to save the series.
After a 40 minute rain delay on the final morning, South Africa claimed another two wickets. West Indies batted solidly for an hour before Sarwan (26) and Jacobs (0) were dismissed in the same over to be 6 for 138 before going to lunch at 6 for 140. South Africa maintained the pressure in the afternoon and despite Lara (91) trying to hold the innings together. West Indies only managed to move the score to 240 before losing their final wicket and their second series in 27 years. West Indies lost by 82 runs. Boje was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 118 off 45 overs.
Fifth Test
Jamaica
19 - 23 April 2001
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. Debutant Garrick (0) was caught off the first ball of the innings and Chanderpaul (7) was out an hour later with the score 2 for 21. Gayle (25) was out just before the break and West Indies was 3 for 53 at lunch. In a repeat of the first session, South Africa caught Samuels (3) in the first over after lunch and then just over an hour later Hooper (25) and then Jacobs (0) fell with the score 6 for 113 before Lara steered them to tea at 6 for 135. Following the pattern, West Indies lost three more wickets before stumps with Lara (81) with the score 7 for 167 just before drinks. Dillon (24) and Cuffy (3) followed and at stumps West Indies was in trouble 9 for 214.
West Indies resumed on the second morning and added 11 runs before Walsh (4) was caught leaving Ramnarine not out on 34 and the total 225 runs.� Pollock was th most successful bowler with 5 for 28 off 26.5 overs.� South Africa lost Kirsten (0) early and then batted slowly through to be 1 for 24 at lunch.� West Indies seized control of this test in a rain shortened afternoon session as South Africa crashed to 5 for 77 at tea.��� West Indies demolished the remaining 5 wickets in the afternoon session taking the last four wickets for 4 runs.� South Africa was all out for 141 runs giving West Indies a first innings lead of 64 runs.� McKenzie (45) was the top scorer while Dillon was the best bolwer with 4 for 32 off 15.1 overs.� West Indies batted out the remaining overs to be 0 for 34 at stumps.
West Indies resumed on the third day and moved the total to 73 at lunch having lost the wickets of Garrick (27) and Chanderpaul (7).� South Africa claimed the crucial wicket of Lara (14) soon after lunch.� However, West Indies recovered and, while losing the wickets of Gayle (32) and Hooper (5), went to tea at 5 for 148 and a lead of 232 runs.��� West Indies took a strangle hold on the Test in the evening session as Samuels (59) and Jacobs (67*) moved the total to 7 for 255 giving them essentially a match winning lead of 339 runs at stumps.
West Indies resumed on the fourth morning and promptly lost Ramnarine (9) in the first over.� However, Jacobs (85) used the tail to add 46 more runs for the final two wickets with Cuffy (13*) and Walsh, in his last Test innings, failing to add to his world record number of ducks when he was dismissed for 3 with the total 301 at lunch.� Pollock was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 66 off 34 overs.� The South Africans started their quest for the 386 run victory target by losing Kirsten (14) in the rain interrupted afternoon session and at tea they were 1 for 48.� West Indies claimed two more wickets in the evening session as first Gibbs (51) and then Cullinan (18) fell to leave South Africa 3 for 140 needing another 246 for an unlikely victory on the final day.
South Africa batted through the final morning with their only loss being McKenzie (55) and they went to lunch at 4 for 209. With a reasonable chance of saving the match, they then disintegrated in the afternoon session. Boucher (0) was caught in the first over after lunch and then ten overs later West Indies dismissed Pollock (3) and Kemp (0) in successive overs to be 8 for 236. West Indies could smell their long awaited victory and within another three overs they had secured victory by 130 runs. Courtney Andrew Walsh had secured his 519th Test victim in his final Test and went out a winner.
